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Bugonia (2025)

  Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . 🎬 What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . 🌟 Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...

Elio (2025)

 Elio (2025) is the latest original animated feature from Pixar, hitting theaters on June 20, 2025 (premiering June 10 at Hollywood’s El Capitan) .



🪐 Plot & Themes

  • Story
    Elio Solís, an imaginative 11-year-old orphan living with his aunt Olga after losing his parents, is obsessed with space. One day he’s accidentally transported into the Communiverse, an intergalactic council of alien species, and is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador disney.fandom.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11washingtonpost.com+11.

  • Themes
    The film delves into ideas of identity, belonging, family relationships, and discovering one’s purpose—highlighting parental imperfection and emotional growth whattowatch.com+10reuters.com+10movies.disney.com+10.


🎙️ Voice Cast & Directors


🎬 Production & Music

  • Originally scheduled for March 2024, the film’s release was delayed due to internal revisions and strikes space.com.

  • Music by Rob Simonsen blends elements like space disco, alien choir sounds, and gentle piano melodies to reflect Elio’s emotional journey vulture.com+14en.wikipedia.org+14movies.disney.com+14.


🔍 Easter Eggs & References

Pixar fans will enjoy hidden nods throughout, such as:


🎥 Reception & Box Office

  • Critical Response
    Scores range from 81–84% on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its emotional storytelling and visuals vulture.com+2reuters.com+2it.wikipedia.org+2.

  • Box Office Debut
    Opening around $21–22 million domestically, marking Pixar’s lowest ever, largely due to stiff competition and shifting audience habits space.com+5vulture.com+5reuters.com+5.
    Still, positive word-of-mouth and upcoming holiday weeks could improve its performance .


✅ Should You Watch It?

If you enjoy heartfelt family adventures with imaginative world-building, Elio is a feel-good, visually vibrant ride—though perhaps not as groundbreaking as some classic Pixar epics. Great for kids and their families.


🎦 Watch the Trailer

Check out the official final and teaser trailers on Disney/Pixar’s YouTube and website .


Let me know if you’d like info on streaming, where to see it in Pune, or deeper dive into the Easter eggs!



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